I want to get water cooling but unsure which one to get.

[jackieyu247]

So I am planning to upgrade my CPU to an 8700, this is the non k version so I wont be overclocking. So I've seen that the H100i has really good reviews, almost everyone recommends it. Thing is I'm on a little bit of a budget and wouldnt mind saving like 40 dollars getting the H60 version.
I currently use 212 EVO but im thinking of changing to liquid cooling for sound and less heat.
What do you guys think I should do?

 

[zebarjadi.raouf]

You could buy a bigger heatsink like Noctua NH-d15, Le grand macho, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, ... that will perform about or better than H100i.
http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15-versus-closed-loop-liquid-coolers/2

Also, H60 has a 120mm radiator, the noise and performance won't be much better. Try buying something with 240mm or 360mm radiator.
Also, H60 is an absolute budget AIO and there's a chance it might leak in the future. If you're going AIO, spend about 100$ or more to get something that lasts.
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You could also buy a good quality fan with less noise (25dB or less) and save yourself the trouble and extra cost.

 

[jackieyu247]

You could buy a bigger heatsink like Noctua NH-d15, Le grand macho, be quiet! Dark Rock Pro 4, ... that will perform about or better than H100i.
http://www.relaxedtech.com/reviews/noctua/nh-d15-versus-closed-loop-liquid-coolers/2

Also, H60 has a 120mm radiator, the noise and performance won't be much better. Try buying something with 240mm or 360mm radiator.
Also, H60 is an absolute budget AIO and there's a chance it might leak in the future. If you're going AIO, spend about 100$ or more to get something that lasts.
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You could also buy a good quality fan with less noise (25dB or less) and save yourself the trouble and extra cost.

I was thinking of getting this version https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/F2rmP6/corsair-h60-2018-572-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-cw-9060036-ww

I know its a little weird to care about budget but not get a fan cooler, however I've heard that getting liquid cooling can help cool your other components by not sharing the heat from your CPU in the case. Thats why I want to switch to liquid. I think I'm fine with the extra cost for liquid but I just dont want to go overkill with the cooling if its not necessary

 

[zebarjadi.raouf]

A fresh thermal paste and couple of fans like these on your case should cool down CPU considerably and get rid of noise.
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835103060
What temps were you getting (idle and load) and what kind of airflow do you have? Good fan setup can easily get rid of CPU heat. Also, anything below 80c is acceptable.
I doubt you would need liquid cooling for 8700 with its 65W TDP.
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You could get an 8600k instead and overclock to perform better.
http://cpu.userbenchmark.com/Compare/Intel-Core-i7-8700-vs-Intel-Core-i5-8600K/3940vs3941

 

[USAFRet]

I know its a little weird to care about budget but not get a fan cooler, however I've heard that getting liquid cooling can help cool your other components by not sharing the heat from your CPU in the case. Thats why I want to switch to liquid. I think I'm fine with the extra cost for liquid but I just dont want to go overkill with the cooling if its not necessary

Actually, a liquid cooler can increase the temps of some of the components. Specifically, VRM on the motherboard.
You're removing a source of air movement right around the CPU area.

(keyword...can. Not will)

 

[zebarjadi.raouf]

If you insist on AIO, buy this instead, it should perform about H80.
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/z9Z2FT/cooler-master-masterliquid-240-667-cfm-liquid-cpu-cooler-mlx-d24m-a20pw-r1
https://www.overclock3d.net/reviews/cases_cooling/coolermaster_masterliquid_240_aio_review/5
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Also, USAFRet is right. If you don't have 2-3 fans working, the motherboard "can" heat up.